ECO mode MAZDA MODEL 6 2019 (in English) User Guide

Theft-Deterrent System*
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry in to the vehicle, which
could result in the veh icle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼ Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key,
door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activat e until the driver's
door or the trunk lid is unlocked with the
transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn
will activate and the hazard warning
lights will flash when the battery is
charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the trunk lid
and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
Before Driving
Security System
*Some models.3-37
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

Turbocharger Information*
CAUTION
After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hi ll, idle the engine at least 30 seconds before
stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged.
 Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage the
turbocharger.
 To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced just
after starting it in extremely cold weather.
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced de sign provides improved
operation and requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the following.
1. Change engine oil and filter according to Scheduled Maintenan ce (page 6-4).
2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-23). Extra additives are NOT recommended.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-46*Some models.
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10
Cylinder Deactivation
*............... 4-11
Instrument Cluster and Display ............
........................................................... 4-12 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................4-12
Instrument Cluster (Type A)....... 4-13
Instrument Cluster (Type B)....... 4-30
Instrument Cluster (Type C)....... 4-46
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-59
Manual Transaxle Operation......... 4-62 Manual Transaxle Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-62
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-64 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-64
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-65
Transaxle Ranges........................4-65
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-67
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-72
Driving Tips................................4-72
Switches and Controls..................... 4-74
Lighting Control......................... 4-74
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-79
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-80
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-83
Horn............................................ 4-85
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-85
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)
*.................................... 4-86
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)
*.................................... 4-89
Brake................................................ 4-94 Brake System.............................. 4-94
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-99
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........ 4-103
ABS/TCS/DSC............................... 4-105 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)........................................4-105
Traction Control System
(TCS)........................................ 4-106
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)........................................4-107
Fuel Economy Monitor................. 4-109 Fuel Economy Monitor............ 4-109
Drive Selection............................... 4-112 Drive Selection
*........................4-112
*Some models.4-1
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

Power Steering............................... 4-114Power Steering..........................4-114
i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-115 i-ACTIVSENSE
*...................... 4-115
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*.......................................4-118
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*...................................... 4-119
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-122
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-128
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-136
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-140
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-144
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-157
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-168
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
*.................................... 4-171
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-174
360° View Monitor
*................. 4-177
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-204
Radar Sensor (Front)
*.............. 4-209
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-212
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-214
Cruise Control............................... 4-215
Cruise Control
*.........................4-215
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-220 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System...................................... 4-220
Rear View Monitor....................... 4-224 Rear View Monitor
*................. 4-224
Parking Sensor System................. 4-232 Parking Sensor System
*........... 4-232
4-2*Some models.
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-36.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A/B
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type C
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-32.
(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
▼Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
Cylinder Deactivation*
The cylinder deactivation is a function
designed to reduce fuel consumption and
improve fuel economy by deactivating 2
out of the 4 cylinders while driving. The
function constantly determines which is
better for driving; 4 cylinders or 2
cylinders, regardless of the driver's
operations, and it performs the switching
automatically.
When the cylinder de
activation function
does not operate
The cylinder deactivation function does
not operate under the following
conditions.
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R
position, or 1st gear.
The engine oil temperature or engine
coolant temperature is low.
After disconnecting the battery
terminals for some reason, such as for
battery replacement.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
*Some models.4-11
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

▼Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can
be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.

INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Trip Meter A
display
Trip Meter B
display
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a specified
interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP A,
TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.

For instance, trip me
ter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-17
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

▼Average Fuel Economy
The average fuel economy is calculated
every minute from the total traveled
distance on the trip me
ter and the total fuel
consumption, and the average fuel
economy for either TRIP A or TRIP B is
displayed.

The average fuel economy and trip meters
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode. After the data is cleared, the fuel
consumption is recalcu lated and the - - -
km/L (- - - mpg) for the 1 minute prior to
it being displayed is indicated.
▼ Current Fuel Economy
This displays the curr
ent fuel economy by
calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
The average fuel economy for TRIP A is
indicated by a blue arrow.

NOTE
Indicates the 0 positi on when the vehicle
speed is about 5 km/h (3 mph) or slower.
▼ Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change
When the remaining days to the
maintenance period is 15 days or less, or
the remaining distance is 1,000 km (600
miles) or shorter, a message is indicated
when the ignition is switched ON.
For the setting method and indications for
the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-15.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display
Displays the system status.

Refer to Blind Spot M
onitoring (BSM) on
page 4-122.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-21
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

▼Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display
Displays the system status.

Refer to Lane-keep A
ssist System (LAS)
& Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) on page 4-157.
▼ Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) Display*
Displays the traffic sign.

Refer to Traffic Sign Display Indication on
page 4-132.
▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Display
*
Displays the currently set system status.

Refer to Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) on page 4-144.
▼ Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) Display*
Displays the distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Refer to Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) on page 4-136.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-22*Some models.
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1
2018-11-15 9:36:06

SignalIndicator Page
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Indication 4-160
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light*14-164
Smart City Brake Sup port (SCBS) Indication Advanced Smart
City Brake Sup‐ port (Advanced
SCBS)
4-170
Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS)4-173
*Smart Brake Support/Sma rt City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Ind ica‐
tor Light*1
Advanced Smart City Brake Sup‐ port (Advanced SCBS)4-170
Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS)
4-174
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System4-176
(White)
*Cruise Main Indication 4-216
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-216
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the e ngine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the ve hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-28*Some models.
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

▼Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can
be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.

Press the INFO switch INFO switch
Odometer,
Trip meter A
Odometer,
Trip meter B
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a specified
interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP A,
TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.

For instance, trip me ter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-33
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06